Lutron CL MACL-153M Dimmer
Dimmer
For lights switched from one location
Determine wiring type
For lights switched from two locations, see instructions on the reverse side. For lights switched from one location, proceed to Step 2 below.
Turn power OFF at circuit breaker!
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD.
It May result in serious injury or death. Turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse before installing.
Remove existing device
- Disconnect wires.
Remove middle sections (if ganging devices)
Remove middle sections if mounting 2 or more devices side by side. See the Maximum Ratings chart for the new wattage limits.
NOTE: No derating is required when using only CFLs or LEDs.
MAXIMUM RATINGS FOR MIXED LOAD TYPES
Connect the new dimmer (MACL)
Fully wrap the wires around the screw and tighten (A), or strip insulated wires to 1/2 in (13 mm) and insert into the push-in terminals (B).
MACL
Mount dimmer using the provided screws
Turn power ON at circuit breaker
Adjust dimming range for LEDs and CFLs
- Hold T & L until an indicator light (IL) blinks on the MACL dimmer.
- Hold L until the bottom indicator light (IL) is reached. Tap R until all bulbs in the room are on and stable (no flickering). Single tap T to save the setting.
- Single tap T to turn off bulbs. Single tap T again. If all bulbs do not turn on or are not stable, repeat step 1, and in step 2 increase light with R .
If your bulbs are flickering, buzzing or dropping out, your bulbs may not be compatible. Please visit www.lutron.com/macl to check the Compatible Bulb List.
OPERATION
IMPORTANT
- CAUTION: Use only with permanently installed fixtures with dimmable screw-in compact fluorescent, dimmable screw-in LED, halogen, or incandescent lamps. To avoid overheating and possible damage to other equipment, do not use it to control receptacles, motor-driven appliances, or low-voltage transformer-supplied appliances.
- Install in accordance with all national and local electrical codes.
- When no “grounding means” exists in the wall box, the 2011 National Electrical Code® (NEC®) allows a control to be installed as a replacement if 1) a nonmetallic, noncombustible faceplate is used with non-metallic attachment screws or 2) the circuit is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). When installing a control according to these methods, cap or remove the green wire before screwing the control into the wall box and use an appropriate faceplate such as Claro® or Satin Colors® series wallplates by Lutron.
- 3-way wiring must use only one Maestro® C
- L® Dimmer and a Maestro® Companion Dimmer (MA-R, MSC-AD) or an existing switch. 4- way wiring must use only one Maestro® C
- L® Dimmer and up to 9 Maestro® Companion Dimmers (MA-R, MSC-AD).
- For indoor use only between 32 °F and 104 °F (0 °C and 40 °C).
- Maestro® C•L® Dimmers may feel warm to the touch during normal operation.
- The maximum wire length between Master Dimmer and the last Companion Dimmer (MA-R, MSC-AD) is 150 ft (46 m).
- Clean dimmers with a soft damp cloth only. Do not use any chemical cleaners.
For lights switched from two locations
Turn power OFF at circuit breaker!
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD.
May result in serious injury or death. Turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse before installing.
Remove (but do not disconnect) existing devices
Mark wire on the COMMON terminal
On both existing devices, mark the wire (for example, using electrical tape) that is connected to the screw that is a different color (typically black) than all the others. This screw terminal may also be labeled “COMMON” or “COM”. Does not include the ground screw.
Disconnect wires
Remove middle sections (if ganging devices)
- See Step 3 on the reverse for details.
Connect the new MASTER dimmer (MACL) and re-wire another EXISTING switch
You MUST perform Step 9 (at right) for the dimmer to work correctly.
Fully wrap the wires around the screw and tighten (A), or strip insulated wires to 1/2 in (13 mm) and insert into the push-in terminals (B).
Connect the new MASTER dimmer (MAC L) and a Maestro® CO MPANION dimmer (MA-R, MSC-AD)
Mount all devices using the provided screws
Turn power ON at circuit breaker
Program MASTER dimmer for use with existing switch
- Hold T & R until an indicator light (IL) blinks on the MACL dimmer.
- Using L , select IL 1 when an existing switch is being used. IL4 is the default for a Maestro® Companion Dimmer.
- Single tap T to save the setting.
Adjust dimming range for LEDs and CFLs
- See Step 8 on the reverse for details.
If using CFL or LED bulbs, they must be Lutron® compatible!
www.lutron.com/macl For the compatible bulb list… Helpful videos… Advanced programming & operation… Additional wiring scenarios… Replacing a dimmer with a dimmer… or If you have three or more switches controlling a light… Please visit: www.lutron.com/macl
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